Feds Can't Replicate Runaway Prius Claim
Investigators with Toyota Motor Corp. and the federal government could not replicate the runaway speeding reported by a Prius owner who said his car's accelerator
Business
Toyota to See Solid Profits Despite High Costs of Recalls
A massive global recall, mounting legal bills and a battered reputation add up to a very expensive problem for Toyota.
Twitter Still Blocked but Working on Mandarin Signup
Twitter is working on a way to allow Chinese users to sign up to the social networking site in their own language, a co-founder of ...
Toyota Dismisses March 8 Prius Acceleration Story
Toyota Motor Corp. dismissed the story of a man who claimed his Prius sped out of control on the California freeway, saying Monday that its ...
Continental to Start Charging for Food
Continental Airlines is ending free hamburgers, barbecue and sandwich rolls for many of its passengers in favor of a food-for-sale program that mirrors
World Stocks Dip on Finance Reform Bill Anxiety
World stock markets fell Monday as investors fretted about the status of banking reform in the U.S. and awaited confirmation of a rescue package
Facebook Opens Operations Office in India
Social networking site Facebook is opening an operations office in India, its first in Asia, to help manage rapid growth in the number of users.
China's BYD Triples Profits Ahead of U.S. Plug-In Launch
BYD, the Chinese automaker with backing from billionaire Warren Buffett, says its net profit more than tripled last year as the company's F3 sedan
Lawyer Rebuts Prius Acceleration Probe Results
The mystery surrounding a Toyota Prius whose driver reported a stuck accelerator deepened Sunday as the motorist's attorney dismissed a congressional memo
Success of Specials Masks TV's Shrinking Audience
While special events are doing very well for broadcasters — capped off by an Oscars telecast that was the most-watched entertainment program in five years ...
China Takes $3.1 Bil. Stake in Argentine Energy Firm
Leading offshore producer China National Offshore Oil Corp. said Sunday it has agreed to pay $3.1 billion to form a joint-venture with a major Argentine
China's New Generation Choosy About Factory Jobs
Factory worker Chen Qinghai frowned as he looked at a tall bulletin board full of help-wanted notices from companies making everything from photocopiers
China to Bid on Building U.S. High-Speed Train Lines
China plans to bid for contracts to build U.S. high-speed train lines and is stepping up exports of rail technology to Europe and Latin America
Oil Demand Growth in 2010 to Be Led by China
World oil demand will rise this year due to surging economic activity in Asian countries, especially China, the International Energy Agency
Surprise Retail Sales Growth Offset by Inventory Data
Stocks are rising in early trading after retail sales unexpectedly rose in February, raising hopes that the economy may be gaining momentum.
European Markets Rise on Industrial Output Growth
European stock markets rose Friday after a strong set of industrial production figures for January stoked hopes that the recovery from recession
China Regulator Threatens Consequences for Google
China's top Internet regulator insisted Friday that Google must obey its laws or "pay the consequences," giving no sign of a possible compromise
Haier Sells GE Appliances in Rural China
Chinese appliance maker Haier says it has joined with General Electric in selling GE appliances to rural areas, the focus of subsidies intended to boost ...
Informercial King Auditions for Great American Gadget
There wasn't a bottle of Oxiclean or a ShamWow anywhere. But there was Dawn Stephens' nifty new, all-in-one toilet-bowl-cleaning brush.
Apple Delays iPad Launch
The much-anticipated iPad tablet computer from Apple Inc. will start hitting U.S. store shelves on April 3, slightly later than originally planned.
Akio Toyoda Rallies Workers, Dealers
Toyota President Akio Toyoda urged thousands of his employees Friday to work toward a new start and win back customer trust
Japan Won't Comply with Proposed Bluefin Tuna Ban
apan will not comply if a ban is imposed on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna, prized by Japanese for sushi
China Projects Replacing Japan in 2010 As No. 2 Economy
China said Friday it will target economic growth of 8 percent this year, avoiding any slip after it rebounded last year from the world economic ...
TiVo's $300 Mil. Award vs. Dish Affirmed on Appeal
TiVo Inc. prevailed yet again in a long-running dispute with Dish Network Corp. over patents for digital video recorders, as a federal appeals court
Stocks Back in Black for 2010 Ahead of Jobs Data
Optimism about the government's February jobs report sent the Dow Jones industrials back into the black for 2010.
February Retail Strongest Since Before Recession
Shoppers returned to the nation's malls last month, buying a surprising amount of spring clothing and other items and helping stores post the strongest retail ...
Stocks Falter on Pending Home Sales Data
Stocks clung to a tight range Thursday after an unexpected drop in pending home sales raised new concern about the economy.
Fewer Job Cuts than Expected Keeps Jobless Rate at 9.7%
The unemployment rate held at 9.7 percent in February as employers shed 36,000 jobs, fewer than expected. The figures suggested the job market
Sina Misses Adjusted Profits Estimates
Chinese Internet portal operator Sina Corp. on Wednesday missed analyst expectations with its adjusted fourth-quarter profit.
Toyota Prius Tops Japan Sales Despite Recall
Toyota's Prius remains the top-selling car in Japan despite the automaker's global recall woes that included braking problems with the hit hybrid.
Hulu May Start Charging for Access to Videos
Hulu's days as a free online video site could be ending soon. Comedy Central's decision to yank two of the most popular shows
Toyota to Spend $250 Mil. to Help California Employees
Toyota said Wednesday it will spend $250 million to assist employees at a Northern California factory slated to be closed next month.
Radisson to Get $1.5 Bil. Upmarket Makeover in U.S.
Radisson hotels are getting a $1.5 billion luxury rebranding and facelift in the U.S., owner Carlson Hotels Worldwide announced Wednesday
Costco Reports Rising Profits on Strong Global Growth
Strong overseas sales growth and increased gasoline prices boosted Costco Wholesale Corp.'s revenue in the second quarter, and the warehouse club
Standard Chartered Reports Record Annual Profit
Standard Chartered PLC on Wednesday reported a seventh consecutive record annual profit, of $3.38 billion, as stronger wholesale banking earnings
Food Borne Illnesses Cost U.S. $152 Bil. A Year
Food-borne illnesses, such as E. coli and salmonella, cost the United States $152 billion annually in health care and other losses
McDonald's Sales Jumped 4.8% on Overseas Growth
McDonald's Corp. said Monday that sales at restaurants open at least a year climbed 4.8 percent in February on strong overseas growth
Cisco Debuts High-Speed Router for Internet Backbone
Cisco Systems Inc. announced Tuesday that it is upgrading one of its biggest pieces of networking hardware, a router that's used to power the most ...
Ford Launches First Subcompact Made for India
Ford Motor Co. launched its first made-for-India compact car Tuesday, as the U.S. automaker continues its push into fast-growing Asian markets.
China Passenger Car Sales Jumped 55% in February
China's passenger car sales climbed 55 percent from a year earlier in Feburary, despite a long national holiday, on strong demand for smaller cars and ...
Daimler Sells Off Stake in India's Tata Motors
German automaker Daimler AG says it has sold all of its shares in India's Tata Motors to various groups of investors through the capital markets.
Sony to Begin Selling 3-D TVs in June
Sony Corp. said Tuesday it will start selling 3-D televisions in June, joining a competitive industrywide push to convince consumers to embrace
China Resists Reading Politics into U.S. Debt Holdings
An official in charge of China's foreign reserves tried to ease American concern Tuesday about the political impact of its huge holdings of U.S. government ...
TV Fee Disputes Produce Station Blackouts on Cable
Stay tuned for more fee disputes threatening local television stations on cable TV lineups.
Roche Suspends Arthritis Drug Study After Deaths
Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche Group said Monday it has suspended a late-stage trial for a new rheumatoid arthritis and lupus drug
Google's Likely Pullout Would Change China Tech Landscape
China without Google — a prospect that looks increasingly likely — could mean no more maps on mobile phones. A free music service that has ...
Toyoda Meets Hatoyama, Vows to Restore Trust
Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda met with Japan's prime minister Monday and promised to restore trust in the automaker's cars
World Stocks Up on U.S. Jobs Data, Recovery Hopes
World stock markets gained Monday as a better-than-expected report about the U.S. job market lifted confidence in the economic recovery.
Employer-Consumer Standoff Makes for Slow Recovery
To understand why jobs are so scarce, consider John McFarland and Nicole Rosen. The two share something in common: They're reluctant to spend freely.
Minority Cos. Not Getting Fair Share of Stimulus Bucks
Hispanic and black businesses are receiving a disproportionately small number of federal stimulus contracts, creating a rising chorus of demands
Feds Can't Replicate Runaway Prius Claim
Investigators with Toyota Motor Corp. and the federal government could not replicate the runaway speeding reported by a Prius owner who said his car's accelerator
Toyota to See Solid Profits Despite High Costs of Recalls
A massive global recall, mounting legal bills and a battered reputation add up to a very expensive problem for Toyota.
Twitter Still Blocked but Working on Mandarin Signup
Twitter is working on a way to allow Chinese users to sign up to the social networking site in their own language, a co-founder of ...
Toyota Dismisses March 8 Prius Acceleration Story
Toyota Motor Corp. dismissed the story of a man who claimed his Prius sped out of control on the California freeway, saying Monday that its ...
Continental to Start Charging for Food
Continental Airlines is ending free hamburgers, barbecue and sandwich rolls for many of its passengers in favor of a food-for-sale program that mirrors
World Stocks Dip on Finance Reform Bill Anxiety
World stock markets fell Monday as investors fretted about the status of banking reform in the U.S. and awaited confirmation of a rescue package
Facebook Opens Operations Office in India
Social networking site Facebook is opening an operations office in India, its first in Asia, to help manage rapid growth in the number of users.
China's BYD Triples Profits Ahead of U.S. Plug-In Launch
BYD, the Chinese automaker with backing from billionaire Warren Buffett, says its net profit more than tripled last year as the company's F3 sedan
Lawyer Rebuts Prius Acceleration Probe Results
The mystery surrounding a Toyota Prius whose driver reported a stuck accelerator deepened Sunday as the motorist's attorney dismissed a congressional memo
Success of Specials Masks TV's Shrinking Audience
While special events are doing very well for broadcasters — capped off by an Oscars telecast that was the most-watched entertainment program in five years ...
China Takes $3.1 Bil. Stake in Argentine Energy Firm
Leading offshore producer China National Offshore Oil Corp. said Sunday it has agreed to pay $3.1 billion to form a joint-venture with a major Argentine
China's New Generation Choosy About Factory Jobs
Factory worker Chen Qinghai frowned as he looked at a tall bulletin board full of help-wanted notices from companies making everything from photocopiers
China to Bid on Building U.S. High-Speed Train Lines
China plans to bid for contracts to build U.S. high-speed train lines and is stepping up exports of rail technology to Europe and Latin America
Oil Demand Growth in 2010 to Be Led by China
World oil demand will rise this year due to surging economic activity in Asian countries, especially China, the International Energy Agency
Surprise Retail Sales Growth Offset by Inventory Data
Stocks are rising in early trading after retail sales unexpectedly rose in February, raising hopes that the economy may be gaining momentum.
European Markets Rise on Industrial Output Growth
European stock markets rose Friday after a strong set of industrial production figures for January stoked hopes that the recovery from recession
China Regulator Threatens Consequences for Google
China's top Internet regulator insisted Friday that Google must obey its laws or "pay the consequences," giving no sign of a possible compromise
Haier Sells GE Appliances in Rural China
Chinese appliance maker Haier says it has joined with General Electric in selling GE appliances to rural areas, the focus of subsidies intended to boost ...
Informercial King Auditions for Great American Gadget
There wasn't a bottle of Oxiclean or a ShamWow anywhere. But there was Dawn Stephens' nifty new, all-in-one toilet-bowl-cleaning brush.
Apple Delays iPad Launch
The much-anticipated iPad tablet computer from Apple Inc. will start hitting U.S. store shelves on April 3, slightly later than originally planned.
Akio Toyoda Rallies Workers, Dealers
Toyota President Akio Toyoda urged thousands of his employees Friday to work toward a new start and win back customer trust
Japan Won't Comply with Proposed Bluefin Tuna Ban
apan will not comply if a ban is imposed on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna, prized by Japanese for sushi
China Projects Replacing Japan in 2010 As No. 2 Economy
China said Friday it will target economic growth of 8 percent this year, avoiding any slip after it rebounded last year from the world economic ...
TiVo's $300 Mil. Award vs. Dish Affirmed on Appeal
TiVo Inc. prevailed yet again in a long-running dispute with Dish Network Corp. over patents for digital video recorders, as a federal appeals court
Stocks Back in Black for 2010 Ahead of Jobs Data
Optimism about the government's February jobs report sent the Dow Jones industrials back into the black for 2010.
February Retail Strongest Since Before Recession
Shoppers returned to the nation's malls last month, buying a surprising amount of spring clothing and other items and helping stores post the strongest retail ...
Stocks Falter on Pending Home Sales Data
Stocks clung to a tight range Thursday after an unexpected drop in pending home sales raised new concern about the economy.
Fewer Job Cuts than Expected Keeps Jobless Rate at 9.7%
The unemployment rate held at 9.7 percent in February as employers shed 36,000 jobs, fewer than expected. The figures suggested the job market
Sina Misses Adjusted Profits Estimates
Chinese Internet portal operator Sina Corp. on Wednesday missed analyst expectations with its adjusted fourth-quarter profit.
Toyota Prius Tops Japan Sales Despite Recall
Toyota's Prius remains the top-selling car in Japan despite the automaker's global recall woes that included braking problems with the hit hybrid.
Hulu May Start Charging for Access to Videos
Hulu's days as a free online video site could be ending soon. Comedy Central's decision to yank two of the most popular shows
Toyota to Spend $250 Mil. to Help California Employees
Toyota said Wednesday it will spend $250 million to assist employees at a Northern California factory slated to be closed next month.
Radisson to Get $1.5 Bil. Upmarket Makeover in U.S.
Radisson hotels are getting a $1.5 billion luxury rebranding and facelift in the U.S., owner Carlson Hotels Worldwide announced Wednesday
Costco Reports Rising Profits on Strong Global Growth
Strong overseas sales growth and increased gasoline prices boosted Costco Wholesale Corp.'s revenue in the second quarter, and the warehouse club
Standard Chartered Reports Record Annual Profit
Standard Chartered PLC on Wednesday reported a seventh consecutive record annual profit, of $3.38 billion, as stronger wholesale banking earnings
Food Borne Illnesses Cost U.S. $152 Bil. A Year
Food-borne illnesses, such as E. coli and salmonella, cost the United States $152 billion annually in health care and other losses
McDonald's Sales Jumped 4.8% on Overseas Growth
McDonald's Corp. said Monday that sales at restaurants open at least a year climbed 4.8 percent in February on strong overseas growth
Cisco Debuts High-Speed Router for Internet Backbone
Cisco Systems Inc. announced Tuesday that it is upgrading one of its biggest pieces of networking hardware, a router that's used to power the most ...
Ford Launches First Subcompact Made for India
Ford Motor Co. launched its first made-for-India compact car Tuesday, as the U.S. automaker continues its push into fast-growing Asian markets.
China Passenger Car Sales Jumped 55% in February
China's passenger car sales climbed 55 percent from a year earlier in Feburary, despite a long national holiday, on strong demand for smaller cars and ...
Daimler Sells Off Stake in India's Tata Motors
German automaker Daimler AG says it has sold all of its shares in India's Tata Motors to various groups of investors through the capital markets.
Sony to Begin Selling 3-D TVs in June
Sony Corp. said Tuesday it will start selling 3-D televisions in June, joining a competitive industrywide push to convince consumers to embrace
China Resists Reading Politics into U.S. Debt Holdings
An official in charge of China's foreign reserves tried to ease American concern Tuesday about the political impact of its huge holdings of U.S. government ...
TV Fee Disputes Produce Station Blackouts on Cable
Stay tuned for more fee disputes threatening local television stations on cable TV lineups.
Roche Suspends Arthritis Drug Study After Deaths
Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche Group said Monday it has suspended a late-stage trial for a new rheumatoid arthritis and lupus drug
Google's Likely Pullout Would Change China Tech Landscape
China without Google — a prospect that looks increasingly likely — could mean no more maps on mobile phones. A free music service that has ...
Toyoda Meets Hatoyama, Vows to Restore Trust
Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda met with Japan's prime minister Monday and promised to restore trust in the automaker's cars
World Stocks Up on U.S. Jobs Data, Recovery Hopes
World stock markets gained Monday as a better-than-expected report about the U.S. job market lifted confidence in the economic recovery.
Employer-Consumer Standoff Makes for Slow Recovery
To understand why jobs are so scarce, consider John McFarland and Nicole Rosen. The two share something in common: They're reluctant to spend freely.
Minority Cos. Not Getting Fair Share of Stimulus Bucks
Hispanic and black businesses are receiving a disproportionately small number of federal stimulus contracts, creating a rising chorus of demands
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